Acne
Clinical Topics & News
Role of Diet in Treating Skin Conditions
Growing evidence indicates that diet plays a role in overall skin health as well as the pathophysiology of several common cutaneous diseases....
Clinical Review
Topical Natural Products in Managing Dermatologic Conditions: Observations and Recommendations
Patients increasingly are requesting nature-based skin care products, but the available data is limited. Here, the authors share their...
Latest News
Treatment with gold microparticles plus lasers a viable option for acne
DENVER – No serious or unexpected adverse effects were observed.
Conference Coverage
Spending on combination products for acne has increased significantly
WASHINGTON – Spending for combination acne products has increased by more than 500% over the last 20 years,...
Video
Acne take home messages from the AAD annual meeting
WASHINGTON – “We want to treat sooner, and we want to prevent scarring.”
Conference Coverage
Management of acne duration, severity can improve rate of scar repair
WASHINGTON – “I came from an era where we were taught that acne scars, when they developed, were permanent,” said Dr. Tan, adding that new...
Conference Coverage
Rhymin’ pediatric dermatologist provides Demodex tips
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “One of the things that we never used to see in kids, but now I see all the time, probably because I’m looking for it, is ...
Video
TCA and punch excision are two options for icepick acne scars
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Be careful not to make them worse.
Feature
Trump bars abortion referrals from family planning program
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has finalized sweeping changes to the federal Title X family planning program, pulling back...
Tips
Debunking Acne Myths: Patients Need Photoprotection, Not a Tan
Acne has a multifaceted impact on patients, and facial acne in particular can impair self-image,...
Video
Don’t fear spironolactone, isotretinoin, OCs for acne
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Old concerns regarding these treatment options are falling by the wayside.